Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

In camera In a judge's chambers; in private. Unlawful detainer A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession. Appearance The formal proceeding by which defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court. Ne exeat A writ that forbids the person to whom it is addressed to leave the country, the state or the jurisdiction of the court. Admissible evidence Evidence, which can legally and properly is used in court. Interrogatories In the discovery phase of civil litigation, these written questions are submitted by one party to another party and must be answered in writing under oath. Foreclosure A termination of all rights of the mortgagor or his grantee in the property covered by the mortgage. Bail In criminal cases, a sum of money posted by or on behalf of a defendant to guarantee his appearance in court after being released from jail

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	The mediation process may vary depending on the mediator. Generally, mediations commence with a general session with all parties, counsel and the mediator. At the general session, there will be a discussion of the case, the issues on appeal and other matters important to settlement. Then the mediator will meet separately with each party and their counsel in separate "caucuses." In these separate sessions, the mediator will seek to foster negotiations between the parties and develop agreement.